The name of a Malayan tiger cub at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is in your hands!
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is asking for your help naming one of three Malayan tiger cubs born in November 2023.
News4JAX shared the good news of Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ newborn cubs who came to the world on Nov. 5. According to the zoo, two girls and one boy were born, and one of the girls is still in need of a name.
That’s where your help is needed.
Starting Jan. 17 and until Jan. 31, the public will be able to choose from a list of pre-selected names from Animal Care Specialists.
Everyone is invited to vote. However, anyone who wishes to vote is required to donate at least $5 to directly support the zoo’s mission.
Zoo officials said they are matching up to $20,000 in donations through the naming contest. The name that raises the most funds will be the selected name for the precious cub.
Here are all the name options you can choose from:
Nayla (NAY-la): meaning a winner, or one who goes ahead to get everythingMina (MEE-nah): meaning one who is unrelenting and determinedSeniya (seh-NI-yah): meaning one who is praiseworthyIndah (IN-dah): meaning beautiful oneCahya (KAI-yah or ka-HI-yah): meaning one who is the light in darkness
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You might be wondering, what are the other two cubs’ names?
According to the zoo, the two siblings have been named by donors. The male cub is Machli (MOCK-lee), a world-renown tiger of the Ranthambore National Park, and the female is Beppy, named after a beloved family member.
The a-roar-able cubs are not yet on exhibit, but rest assured, they’ve been bonding with their mom night and day!
Please visit this website to submit your vote.
This adorable cub is counting on you!
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